Latest News on Lead Paint Regulation
For many years, NAHB and NAHB Remodelers have led the industry by tracking the development and implementation of the U.S. Environmental Agency’s regulation on lead paint as it pertains to remodeling. This website with member-only resources (www.nahb.org/leadpaint) will be regularly updated to keep you informed of the latest developments on the Lead Paint Rule.
NAHB Submits Comments to EPA on Proposed Rule Amendment
Responding to EPA’s proposal to change the lead paint regulation, NAHB wrote and submitted comments for the record on behalf of the membership on November 20, 2009. To read the letter, download it here.
NAHB also drafted a template letter for members to customize and send their comments to EPA. All comment letters on the proposed changes will be made public once compiled by EPA.
EPA’s proposal to change the rule includes removing the “opt-out” provision, which would drastically increase the number of homes affected by the rule. If accepted, all pre-1978 homes would be subject to the rule, which is an estimated addition of 40 million homes. For more details on the proposal, see this article from Nation’s Building News.
NAHB will continue to follow the proposed amendment and update members.
Application for Firm Certification
EPA has made available the application for remodeling firms to become certified to work under the lead paint rule going into force in late April 2010. Download the form from: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/firmapp.pdf.
More information on the requirements of becoming a certified renovator firm under the lead paint regulation is available here.
Contract Language to Use Until April 2010
NAHB has developed contract language for remodelers to use in their contracts for work before the rule takes effect on April 22, 2010. This contract language is available only to NAHB members. It helps with liability protection prior to the rule and can be downloaded from the website at: Contract Notice and Disclaimer for pre-April 2010 remodeling contracts.
For more information about this item, please contact Therese Crahan at 800-368-5242 x8211 or via e-mail at tcrahan@nahb.org
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